Griffinia is a genus of Brazilian plants in the Amaryllis family, subfamily Amaryllidoideae.

The members of the genus Griffinia are tropical, bulbous plants which grow in high levels of humidity.

published by Charles Antoine Lemaire in 1852 is a synonym of Griffinia Ker Gawl.

[10] An initiative has been taken to replicate the fragrance of Griffinia gardneriana, which is threatened with extinction, for the creation of a perfume.

The sale of the perfume is meant to financially contribute to the conservation effort for this species.